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58" Kurtzmann Upright

Mahogany veneer cabinet. Built in 1902. Reconditioned by Ray’s Piano Service, Spring 2002

 

IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED:

Recondition Action—Clean, reshape hammers, tighten all screws, replace defective parts. Install new bass strings.

Complete Regulation—Make adjustments to ensure that piano plays like new: key height, key leveling, hammer blow distance, lost motion, letoff,  keydip, sustain, spoons. Tune to A-440

Other—Provide matching bench, refinished
 

SCHEDULE:

Purchased and picked up from Mt. Vernon, WA : January 2002

Restoration completed: March 2002

Sold and delivered to  Mt. Vernon, WA: August 2002

 

1902 Kurtzmann Upright - "After" picture:

 

1902 Kurtzmann Upright - "Close-up" of ornate music rest